Quote Originally Posted by Haywire View Post
I don't know squat about mig, but by my understanding, the cup is just channeling the shield gas, correct? Seems like a non-conductive cup or cup lip would be a good solution. I was thinking ceramic, but that would be brittle and subject to breakage if you weren't careful.

Ian
If the nozzle or wire is touching your work when you pull the trigger, the warning light will come on and the machine will not operate until you power cycle it (turn it off then back on). The nozzle on my new profax torch is insulated as is the miller torch that came with my hobart welder.